Bill Text: IL HB5922 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

Bill Title: Amends the Election Code. Provides that if the filing fee is not tendered at the time the complainant presents the complaint, the complaint shall not be accepted. Provides that if the complaint is received between 31 and 15 days before an election about which the complaint is filed, then the State Board of Elections shall, at a minimum, hold the closed preliminary hearing and make the determination of whether the complaint was filed upon justifiable grounds, prior to the election. Provides that complaints involving any conduct that relates to an upcoming election shall not be accepted 14 or fewer business days before that election. Provides that, in other cases, the Board shall render its final judgment within 60 days of the date the complaint is filed. Effective immediately.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that if the filing fee is not tendered at the time the complainant presents the complaint, the complaint shall not be accepted. Provides that if the complaint is received between 31 and 15 days before an election about which the complaint is filed, then the State Board of Elections shall, at a minimum, hold the closed preliminary hearing and make the determination of whether the complaint was filed upon justifiable grounds, prior to the election. Provides that complaints involving any conduct that relates to an upcoming election shall not be accepted 14 or fewer business days before that election. Provides that, in other cases, the Board shall render its final
judgment within 60 days of the date the complaint is filed. Effective immediately.